Bunkyo University students who are studying to become teachers will visit the U.S. and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) next month. CCPS is seeking host families to house the 29 college students while they are visiting the States, and will hold a virtual information session on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to discuss the process with interested host families.

 

The university students will be in Charles County for two weeks — Feb. 19 to March 1 — to learn more about the American education system, focusing on how teachers approach lessons and build relationships with students. CCPS and Bunkyo have been partnering for the program for more than 30 years.

 

The university students work with school-based instructional staff to observe and conduct lessons while providing Japanese cultural experiences to enhance learning for CCPS students.

 

Host families will house the Bunkyo students for one week during their stay. Families are needed to host at least two students and provide them with a bedroom and meals for the week . Other information for interested host families will be discussed during the Jan. 16 interest meeting.

 

Families interested in hosting a Bunkyo student should fill out an interest survey by Friday, Jan. 12, at https://forms.office.com/r/2MZsH2J5fX to take part in the virtual Jan 16 meeting. A meeting link will be sent from Sylvia Royster, CCPS director of community engagement and equity, to those who fill out the interest survey. For more information, email Royster at sroyster@ccboe.com.

Bunkyo University is in Tokyo’s Shinagawa ward. The school is known for its focus on education and preparing students to become teachers.